My name is Christopher French, 

I was arrested along with almost 300 other demonstrators on Tuesday night. 

I did not wait, in hopes of being helped by the National Attourney's Guild, or released by the city for lack of just cause. Nor did I post bail at the unjustly high rate set, which I understand is just to deter us from even being able to leave lock-up, since they know that most of our group won't be able to pay that. I immediately contacted the Bail Commisioner (a phone number buried deep inside the fine print on the back of our arresting citations we were issued when booked), and spoke with a VERY KIND young dude named Art, who is extremely sympathetic to the movement. He even thanked me for what we've done. 

The Bail Commissioner, in reviewing "our situation" and the shocking conditions and treatment of our group by the LAPD, waived my bail and I just got home. (2:39am on - Thursday, is it?)

I need to speak with those who lead media and communications actions ASAP, in regardds to the treatment and conditions inside LA County Metro holding facility, where most of the demonstrators are still. This was not my first time getting arrested and locked up, but the way things are being handled over there will surprise you.

There isn't any kind of ligitimate "contact" information here, although I personally believe there should be, but I'd like to get ahold of someone named "PJ"(?) or anyone else who may have some authority and ability to help everyone else who paid our high price Tuesday night. I believe I now have the duty to act, having been fortunate enough to get out. 

I have nothing to hide, so contact me here: cmfrench@rocketmail.com or here: facebook.com/frenchlaughs 

LoveLoveLove 

RocknfuckinRoll 

french.

91 arrested being housed at the Van Nuys Jail - LA Sherriffs dept states they are being held for political reasons.  See article at: http://www.occupyair.com/

I'm so glad to see that "my kids" have been good.  No foul language that I have witnessed.  No disrespect for the police.  I'm so proud of all of you!

When I heard about them destroying "our city", my heart dropped.  I thought everything would be disbanded.  It looks like I was wrong and you are still fighting.  Stay strong...this is a good movement and we need to "redirect" those that are pushing their own agendas and making us look bad.

I am going to try to get down there on Friday, 12/2.  I have redesigned my booth.  I have a 10-footx10-foot movie screen and projector.  If I am sucessful, we will watch "Loose Change" tomorrow night and have free popcorn (BYOB....that's bring your own beverage...non-alcoholic preferred.).  Start spreading the word to the non-occupy people as well...tentative plan is for the movie to start at 7:30 p.m. in front of the stairs of the City Hall on Spring Street.  I hope General Assembly can work around this.  Keep your fingers crossed.

Love,

Mom